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Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF Short Interest Data

Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT) has a short interest of 1.32 million shares, representing 5.86% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -16.98% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 4.9, indicating that it would take 4.9 days of the average trading volume of 250,462 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
1,320,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
1,590,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-16.98%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$54.09 million
Short Interest Ratio
4.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
22,800,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
5.86%
Today's Trading Volume
171,798 shares
Average Trading Volume
250,462 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
69%
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LIT Short Interest Over Time

LIT Days to Cover Over Time

LIT Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/20251,320,000 shares $54.09 million -17.0%5.9%4.9 $40.98
7/15/20251,590,000 shares $63.50 million +112.2%N/A7 $39.94
6/30/2025749,300 shares $28.77 million -1.1%3.5%4 $38.40
6/15/2025757,800 shares $27.99 million -9.7%3.5%4.1 $36.93
5/31/2025838,700 shares $30.29 million +0.2%3.8%4.5 $36.12
5/15/2025836,900 shares $32.42 million -1.5%N/A4.2 $38.74
4/30/2025849,900 shares $31.14 million -1.8%N/A3.9 $36.64
4/15/2025865,000 shares $30.75 million -5.3%N/A3.7 $35.55
3/14/2025988,000 shares $40.35 million -4.1%N/A3.7 $40.84
2/14/20251,120,000 shares $47.42 million -14.5%N/A3.7 $42.34
1/31/20251,310,000 shares $53.04 million +1.6%N/A4.2 $40.49
1/15/20251,290,000 shares $54.01 million +55.5%N/A4.1 $41.87

LIT Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 31st, traders have sold 1,320,000 shares of LIT short. 5.86% of Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF?

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. LIT shares currently have a short interest ratio of 5.0. Learn More on Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF: Quaker Wealth Management LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 5.86% of Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF saw a drop in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,320,000 shares, a drop of 17.0% from the previous total of 1,590,000 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

How does Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

5.86% of Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF: VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (0.75%), Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2x Shares (4.96%), SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF (0.05%), iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (10.08%), Sprott Gold Miners ETF (0.14%), Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF (0.11%), iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (3.77%), Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF (2.80%), Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares (8.20%), iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF (0.16%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($70.87 billion), Invesco QQQ ($30.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.34 billion), Strategy Inc ($8.98 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.61 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.81 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.14 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($5.97 billion), and Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.28 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF stock?

Short selling LIT is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF as its price is falling. LIT shares are trading up $0.42 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF?

A short squeeze for Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of LIT, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF's short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including LIT, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:LIT) was last updated on 8/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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